For me, gardening season really starts in January and February. And the reason for that? Bare root roses. By the first of February or earlier, they start arriving at area stores. And I start making my ...

You may have seen the term “bare root plants” in nursery catalogs and websites and wondered what it means. Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Plants are shipped without soil or a container.

Last week we discussed the different types of roses. This week we will discuss bare root roses, potted roses, and how to plant and care for a rose. When buying bare root roses, check to make sure the ...

It is finally time to get the new gardening season started. Spring will be here before we know it and it’s good to be ahead of the game instead of playing catch-up for the rest of the year. While ...

Roses are a highly polarizing plant in the garden community – while many enthusiasts adore their iconic blooms, and won’t hesitate to add another to the garden, other gardeners find them simply too ...

February and early March are the perfect times to plant bare-root roses, the kind that come without soil on their roots and are packed in plastic or cardboard containers. Here are some tips and ...

It’s time to take these snow-free days to get outside and inspect the landscape, with a drama-free forecast for the end of the month (so far, that is — it’s Colorado so anything can happen).

Bare root roses make their debut with the anticipated winter storm this weekend, and are available through February. Roses require a period of dormancy and during this time are sold sans roots or bare ...

Rose lovers can brush up on winter rose care with Tom Carruth, curator of the Rose Collection at the Huntington, at a talk and sale on bare-root varieties on Jan. 12. Winter is considered prime ...

With temperatures already feeling like spring, now is the time to take advantage of the vast selection of “bare-root” plants, specifically roses, in honor of Valentine’s Day. Why buy cut roses that ...